The present century
List the present century
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Dozens of encounters, both great and small, involved many of its races as either friends or foes of britain - indeed, it was not unusual for an area to furnish both ally and enemy at the same time! this volume covers the british, indian and anglo-indian troops who fought for the honourable east india company and britain over the varied landscape of what is present day afghanistan, india, pakistan and bangladesh, between the years andoxfam bookshop ilkley of all the military campaigns fought by the british during the 19th century, no area saw more conflict than the subcontinent of indiathe vast array of uniforms and dress worn by soldiers serving in india during this period is examined in detail, and extensive information is also provided on regimental colourssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
75 €
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The book is an attempt to present a sampling of these storiescoupled with the most newsworthy stories of the period and other relevant backdrop information, the book attempts an understanding of life in donegal during the 20th centuryeach locality has its own rich plethora of lore, tales anecdotes and historical dataoxfam bookshop wallingford donegal is a county which is steeped in historysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
9 €
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Oxfam books & music beaconsfield this book surveys the transformation of the british isles in the sixteenth centuryin this book, a team of leading scholars consider these important transformations in the english monarchical polity, ranging widely to consider relations between the various parts of the isles throughout the sixteenth centurychapters focus on political history and ideas of the state; the change in religion; britain's overseas role; the economy and society; and the renaissance in cultural life in this periodby the early seventeenth century, the london-based english government had developed and extended its effective authority over the north and wales, ireland was subjugated and colonised, the english and scottish crowns unitedthe book also includes a detailed chronology, maps, illustrations, and a guide to further reading to provide a full and dynamic picture of this significant era in british historyyet its authority was not easily enforced beyond the more developed south-east and midlands and it was exercised indirectly in wales and ireland, while scotland was an independent monarchya little shelf wear to the cover but otherwise in very good conditionthe established churches of the british isles had broken away from the roman catholic europe and were now national, royal, and protestantsee oxfam website for delivery information read morewith the english bible and shakespeare, english had reached the maturity of a potential world language, while the british peoples stood poised on the edge of a global expansionin europe, england was a significant trading partner, but its language unknownat the start of the period, england was an effectively governed monarchy, its government regal but also consensual
12 €
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All the major events of the twentieth century are reflected in the choice of poems within these pagesoxfam shop inverness this ground-breaking anthology presents in chronological order over 400 poems written in the twentieth century see oxfam website for delivery information read morethis richly rewarding collection makes invaluable reading for poetry lovers all over the worldby organizing the poems in chronological order, readers will see poets in a new lightthe authors, both published poets themselves, give an overview of each period of history, while notes to the poems place each one in its historical context and trace the century's poetic developmenteliot, showing that traditional forms can hold their own against the modernist orthodoxyhouseman, for example, rubs shoulders with tsome discolouration on edges from dust and storage wear otherwise sharp copyconcise biographies for each poet complete the anthologybook is in good conditionhere are poets rescued from oblivion, such as the suffragette who wrote a compelling poem about her mistreatment in holloway prison in or the medical offer who went into belsen with the british troops producing an eye-witness poem of lasting power
6 €
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Read about the inventions from the eventful century - the 20th centurythe 20th century inventions that changed the worlda little battered on the bottom corner
2 €
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencesoxfam shop dumfries during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativesome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsit is now central to these aspects of lifesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generationsin , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individuals
40 €
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencessome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsin , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualsit is now central to these aspects of lifesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generationsoxfam books & music kentish town during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformative
35 €
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Original manuscript - 16th century - on paperthis is an original leaf from the 16th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiall text on this leaf is handwrittencatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablecondition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the paper is slightly browned and has some spotsthe text is written with black ink, the initials and some (dutch) words are indicated with red inkthis 16th-century manuscript leaf is from a latin music book that was written in the netherlandsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeelements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractivenessthis is a masterpiece in any serious collectionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
41 €
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The title is the 20th century fox years volnew - alice faye - the 20th century fox years vol - cd2 cdfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
15 €
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Title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)product category: bookscondition: goodbinding: hardcoverlist price (msrp)
14 €
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Title: mind power into the 21st centurylist price (msrp): 9product category: booksauthors: kehoe, johncondition: goodbinding: paperback
7 €
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Book title: stemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patternsyou won't receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us!author: harry lstemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patterns by: harry l
24 €
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Oxfam bookshop raeburn place this thoroughly updated edition of global security in the twenty-first century offers a balanced introduction to contemporary security dilemmas in the world he builds on the first edition's emphasis on the role of trade and technology, the militarization of space, the privatization of security, the use of sanctions, ethnic conflict, and transnational crime sean kay assesses the impact of the global economic crisis on international security and considers how the range of thinking about power and peace has evolved in relation to major flashpoints including in the middle east, asia, and eurasia writing in an engaging style, kay integrates traditional and emerging challenges in one easily accessible study that gives readers the tools they need to develop a thoughtful and nuanced understanding of global securitythis edition goes even farther to incorporate traditional thinking about national security in the context of human rights, democracy, population, health, environment, energy, and especially educationsee oxfam website for delivery information read morekay focuses especially on the implications of the election of barack obama and the changing role of the united states in global security
(England)
19 €
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The motoring centuryit's in mint conditionthe story of the royal automobile clubthis is in the box and has never been openedwould make the perfect gift for an enthusiast
15 €
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Edition: first edition description: condition: in very good condition without dust wrapper as issuedcovers with minor rubbing and corners very slightly bumped95 or free collection read moredate of publicationpublisher: sampson lowplates in good condition with good colourasin: beu38o plates in good condition with good colouryou can cut the plates out and sell individuallybeing printed on hand made paper the edges are in original condition ie not been trimmedthe picture printer of the nineteenth century: george baxter (hardcover) stock photo, not the actual bookbinding: hardcover
29 €
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Oxfam bookshop hexham this book is an attempt to clarify what socialism means at the beginning of the 21st centuryin as new conditionthe book addresses the question as to what the contemporary challenges to socialism are, and how they might be answeredself-published and signed with a dedication by the author on the title pagessee oxfam website for delivery information read more
29 €
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2 oil lamps with original suspension hooks from the 18th centuryare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe small one is of bronze and the big one is from brassour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeheights including suspension hook 24 and 30 cmboth are in good, used conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
46 €
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The title is the electric century: how the taming of lightning shaped the modern worldthe item format is a book paperbackthe sleeve condition is newfor example: idz
29 €
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Oxfam bookshop victoria road helenas household: a tale of rome in the first century by professer james de mille condition: used, fairsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe condition of the book is used and fair, with signs of wear on the spine and cover (as pictured)
(England)
29 €
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Dutch school of the 18th century the attack of a dutch boat by an english boat drawing, gouache on paper no signature drawing: 18 x 24 cm old oak frame: 32 x 39 cm good condition read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
358 €
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London's lost theatres of the nineteenth century by erroll shersonpublished john lane ppfeaturing numerous black-and-white plates detailing the stadiums, performers, and streets of london during this time period (all checked and accounted for), this volume revisits the olympic theatre, the princess's theatre, the old strand theatre, toole's theatre, the bower saloon amongst many otherslight foxing to fore-edges and preliminaries, otherwise clean throughoutbook condition: very good - clean covers, tightly boundsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehardback, red cloth boardsnotes on the plays and players follow the likes of ellen terry, edward blanchard, and henry irving
(England)
14 €
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Vtg buck rogers the 25th century tsr rpg role playing game not punched 99% completebox does have damageall of the contents are in great conditionthe only thing missing is the dice
149 €
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The ford century: ford motor company and the innovations that shaped the world by russ banham () - hardcover **mint condition**
17 €
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The title is songs from the last centuryfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
15 €
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Padlock, turned forged iron latch from the 18th centurydimensions: 35 x 17 cmthe key opens the lock perfectly but it isn't original
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Complete set of the history of the twentieth century by martin gilbert in three volumesunwanted gift, and still as newbuyer collects as too heavy to post
8 €
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Oxfam bookshop west bridgford great pianists of the 20th century, performed by zoltan kocsis showcasing the works of bartok, debussy, dohnanyi, grieg, liszt and rachmaninoffdouble disc case in 'as new' condition, and is still sealed disc 1: 24 tracks disc 2: 22 tracks see oxfam website for delivery information read more
14 €
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Pair of cuir de cordoue (cordwains) of the 18th centuryrecently framedcolours: turquoise blue and goldencuir de cordoue used as wall coverings with ornamental motifs of renaissance and baroque styleare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethey have some flaw and restoredour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitedimensions: 72 x 63 each
431 €
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As far as is known this is the complete 1st edition of purnell's history of the 20th century in six bound volumes with one scrap bookall in good condition
20 €
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See oxfam website for delivery information read moreinternally cleantext and illustrations bright and clear throughoutbinding tight and appears little read; owners bookplate to ffepoxfam bookshop stratford upon avon church builders of the nineteenth century, by basil f l clarke  david & charles reprintsreprint of the originalcondition: very gooddust jacket condition: gooda reprint with new preface, corrections and annotations by the authorin overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age and handlinghardback; 8vo, xx+296pp
9 €